Fall 2018 Campaign Announcement Newsletter

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HONORING OUR PAST,
BUILDING OUR FUTURE
The Campaign for a New Chapter House
F
or nearly a century, Alpha Gamma Rho
has built generations of better men at the
University of Florida. When we look back
on our own experiences in the chapter, the count-
less memories and forged friendships remind us
of the truly irreplaceable experience we shared
together. We will never forget our years as ac-
tives or the center of our brotherhood: our chap-
ter houses on 13th Street.
Greek life at the University of Florida is
transitioning with large renovations already
taking shape at other fraternities. While we each
know the quality of our membership, our chapter
house must reflect the strength of our chapter
and keep our competitive edge. Evaluating
the long-term needs of Alpha Gamma and its
members has been at the forefront of our minds
with safety, academics, and recruitment being
key focuses. Through careful assessment and
discussion, alumni leadership has determined
that a new house will be the best option to remain
competitive in the UF fraternity system and meet
the ever-changing needs of today's students.
To begin this new phase for Alpha Gamma, we are
excited to launch Honoring Our Past, Building
Our Future: The Campaign for a New Chapter
House. Our new, more than 25,000-square-foot
facility near Fraternity Row will accommodate
50 men. This new chapter house will not only
provide ample space for our undergraduates to
gather, but serve as a communal space for alumni
returning to campus. We have a strong vision for
the future of our chapter, and we will need the
support of each and every brother to make this
home a reality.
The Alpha Gamma House Association is ready
to take on this vital project, but we cannot do
it without you. Early commitments from 146
alumni have already raised $2,062,288. This is
an impressive start, and now we need your as-
sistance to reach or exceed our campaign goal
of $3.5 million. In the coming weeks, you will
receive additional information detailing the
project, the campaign, and ways in which you
can help.
This is a time to reflect on your AΓΡ experience.
Remember the impact this brotherhood has had
on you and imagine how this chapter will affect
future brothers. Alpha Gamma has given each of
us an unforgettable experience; it is our duty to
honor our membership and invest in the future of
Alpha Gamma Rho at UF.
Fraternally,
W. Bernard Lester '58
Campaign Co-Chairman
Edward Smoak '68
Campaign Co-Chairman
Dr. Jimmy G. Cheek '93
Honorary Campaign Chairman
A New Home for Alpha Gamma
AΓΡ Announces $3.5 Million Capital Campaign